A murder investigation has been launched after a cyclist was chased down and killed by a motorist following a collision with a car.
Detectives in Slough say four men got out of the vehicle and pursued the victim, 21, before launching a fatal attack upon him at Waterman Court in Cippenham.
The group then fled the scene in the same car they arrived in – believed to be a black Volkswagen Golf – following the incident at around 8.50pm on October 2.
Police and paramedics rushed to the cyclist’s aid and made a desperate attempt to save his life.
But he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Thames Valley Police has opened a murder probe into the ‘tragic and shocking’ attack and is appealing to witnesses for further information.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Andy Howard, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: ‘This is a tragic and shocking incident, which has resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man. Details at this very early stage are limited, including descriptions of the offenders.
‘It is therefore incredibly important that we hear from anyone who witnessed any part of this incident. If you saw the offence itself, or if you saw a black VW Golf driving in the area prior to or after the incident, please get in touch.
‘The vehicle may well have damage as a result of the collision. We would be particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage which could be relevant.
‘Our officers are at the scene and will remain so while our investigation continues. I appreciate that a serious incident such as this may create a lot of concern in the community, but a detailed and thorough investigation is underway and at this time there is no indication that there is any wider risk to the public.’
The cyclist’s murder is the third in a string of deaths to have occurred in the area this weekend, with two bodies being found in a nearby park.
On Saturday, October 1, police discovered the body of a man, 65, in Baylis Park, Slough. His death is being treated as ‘unexplained but not suspicious’.
On Sunday, a second body, that of a man aged in his 40s, was found just yards away from where the first body was discovered.
Police are not yet sure if the two deaths are linked and it is not currently believed that the incidents are related to the death of the cyclist.
Following the discovery of the second body, Detective Chief Inspector Howard said: ‘We are working to find out what links the deaths of these two men. It may be that the deaths, while tragic, are not deemed to be suspicious.
‘However, the fact that two bodies have been found in close proximity to each other, in a short period of time, means that we need to establish the exact circumstances.
‘While these incidents will no doubt cause concern to people in and around Slough, I’d like to reassure people that we are conducting a full and thorough investigation.’
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